Multibody Modelling of a Tracked Robot’s Actuation System

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Abstract

A simulation model of a mobile robot is presented in the chapter. The robot is equipped with four track systems, wrapped around four movable and independently driven track holders. Driving torques are transmitted to the track systems and track holders via speed reducers. The study is focused on friction effects in gearing, and especially on the self-locking properties. A simplified mathematical model of friction in speed reducers is presented. The model is based on the Coulomb friction law and exploits the analogy between reducers and wedge mechanisms. This friction model is implemented in a general purpose simulation software in which the entire tracked mobile robot is modelled. A multibody model of the complete robot is briefly described. Simulation results obtained for different friction levels, varying from friction absence to friction beyond the self-locking limit, are compared and discussed. The robot motors are also modelled and requirements for electric power in various operating conditions are estimated.

Keywords

Kinetic Friction Speed Reducer Input Torque Multibody Model Input Shaft 
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Acknowledgments

The project was co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund within the framework of the 1. Priority axis of the Innovative Economy Operational Programme, 2007–2013, through grant PO IG 01.02.01-00-014/08-00, and by the Institute of Aeronautics and Applied Mechanics statutory funds.

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Authors and Affiliations

  • Janusz Frączek
    • 1
  • Marek Surowiec
    • 1
  • Marek Wojtyra
    • 1
  1. 1.Institute of Aeronautics and Applied MechanicsWarsaw University of TechnologyWarsawPoland

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